Origins of the Cornan surname

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    In 1921, most Cornans lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Cornan

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    What are the most common Cornan first names?

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    Common jobs for Cornans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Cornans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    Cotton Spinner App

    1

    Cotton Winder

    1

    Domestic General

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Cornans in 1921

    Fishermen

    5

    Coal Miner

    2

    Helper In A Pottery

    2

    Apprentice Shirt ?

    1

    Cab Driver

    1

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